Persistent low rates of same-day umbilical hernia repair in Australia over the past 20 years: is there a need to change?

While SDD and LOS following UHR improved across the study period, SDD rates remain below the RACS recommendation and compare unfavourably internationally. Advancing age and female gender were associated with decreased SDD and increased LOS demonstrating potential areas for improvement. Multiple strategies are discussed to address the persistently low rates of SDD after UHR.